Walk barefoot on the sandy beaches, relax, sit under the beach umbrella chairs and enjoy fresh coconuts on the beaches.
Lagos, a bustling city in Nigeria, is known as the City of Aquatic Splendor and is also one of the most popular cities across Africa. There is something amazing in Nigeria, where almost everything is under the sun, and coastline with many boasting beaches, lakes, lagoons and islands. As well there are many pristine beaches here - all in price, location, cleanliness, exclusivity and popularity, which keep calling visitors from time to time. Although Lagos is considered to be notorious for its bustle, the beach offers every escape from it, beacuse these beaches are largely operated and managed by private entities. You would be nothing to talk about your trip to Lagos if you fail to spend some time at these beaches. Imagine sitting back to a pleasant, quiet place and you can enjoy the splendour of the waves to keep you entertained.
1. Oniru Beach
Oniru is a wonderful and private beach located on Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Eti-Osa, at the end of No. 1 Ligali Ayorinde Street, near Ajose Adeogun Street in Victoria Island. It is owned and managed by a royal family known as the Oniru Royal Family. One can easily reach this private beach, on which holiday visitors to here have many bars and restaurants owned by celebrities to have enjoy, relax, enjoy music, savour grilled fish, suya and other related delicious Nigerian cuisines - in which the food is good with a variety of menus. Although it is not at all free like other private beaches in Lagos, it is its cleanliness that makes it the most special. If your mind is bored, fun activities on the beach include horse riding and swings as well as other hangout spots and speedboat rides. If you do not want to go anywhere, you have the option of renting tables, chairs and umbrellas along the coast.
2. Eleko Beach
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| Check out the Grantham Beach Resort located along Eleko beach © Instagram |
Eleko beach resort votes in the list of the most preferred beaches in Lagos, located on the fine Eleko Beach Road of the Lekki-Epe Expressway, east of Lagos Island – about an hour's drive from Lekki Phase 1. Eleko Beach is a public beach, but this beach is less crowded and cleaner than the other related. With the few people usually enjoying the time by the seashore, people from all social and economic classes are welcomes. It includes activities that visitors can enjoy such as surfing, horseback riding, beach volleyball, kayaking, sports and leisure, as well as a level of security and privacy are included. The only thing that cares most about Eleko Beach is; Nature, which makes this beach an oasis of peace and great ambiance. Grilled seafood is famous among visitors to refreshments on the coast: crabs, fish and prawns can be tasted.
3. Atican Beach
At a 45-minute drive from Victoria Island, Atican Beach in Lekki is a private beach and charming place that is incredibly beautiful. One can easily reach here from Abraham Adesanya Road, Ajah, Okun, Lagos. In addition, you will have the best view, its white sand, clean environment, great amenities and proper customer service, among the many benefits of enjoying yourself by visiting this beach. There are many reviews that speak positively about this beach, it is less crowded than others and the beach is plentiful with cool breeze. Recreational activities are a bit limited here, you can relax and watch the tides, and there is a thriving beach for couples to hang out and bond with. Atican Beach's amenities include a swimming pool, children's play areas, and convenient accommodations for those wishing to spend the night here. If you are feeling hungry, the food items are delicious here, restaurant and bar is available where you can eat Nigerian cuisine, as most of the dishes served are of acquired taste.
4. Elegushi Beach
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| This is Wave Beach Lagos inside Elegushi Beach in Lekki Phase 1. © Instagram |
By far the most popular beach in Lagos, Elegushi Beach, is located near the Ikate area of Lekki, and it's a ten-minute drive away from the Admiralty Circle Toll, but the level of its management is of a low standard. This beach has been acclaimed as the best private beach in the whole of Nigeria and there is always a lot of congestion and noise on this coast. Visitors can find it a little difficult to find a good rest room here and you will have to dispose of the garbage because there are no dustbins here - it's a challenge. The Elegushi Beach is also known among visitors for its excellent restaurants, nightclubs and hangout spots, in which various Nigerians can taste food. You can decide to watch jamborees and live performances for the whole week if you want. However, Elegushi Beach has been much loved as the venue for the COPA Lagos which is a popular soccer tournament around the world. After the sun sets, Elegushi Beach is transformed into a vibrant venue for relaxing and mini parties.
5. La Campagne Tropicana Beach
La Campagne Tropicana Beach is a clean, luxurious and quiet beach resort located in Ibeju-Lekku, easily accessible from the Lekki Epe Expressway off the highway in Ikegun; It greets visitors immediately upon arrival. In short, in La Campagne Tropicana, one of the stunning and modern beaches is private property; It's a resort worth admiring. It is spread over an area of about 60 acres on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. You are sure to love the rooms at the resort as the guestrooms are built and designed to reflect African interior décor and designs. Once you reach La Campagne Tropicana, you are offered a range of activities: tourists can choose from activities such as horseback riding, kayaking, swimming in the outdoor pool, and relaxing under the magnificent tree houses.
6. Tarkwa Bay Beach
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| Far away from the bustling Nigerian city life and Post card from Tarkwa Bay © Instagram |
Far away from the bustling Nigerian city life, Tarkwa Bay Beach is a private and artificially sheltered beach located near the Lagos harbour. Tarkwa Bay Beach is the second most popular beach in Lagos but due to its island status, Tarkwa Bay can only be accessible by boat or water taxis by waterway. And you can also catch a boat directly from Victoria Island or Lagos Marina. The cruise to Tarkwa Bay Beach is fun and that's what makes it a top exciting tourist destination in Nigeria to visit, but you can also rent a boat from the Oriental Hotel. The cost of a boat ride can range from N500 to N7000 per person for banana boats, while the cost of a private boat depends on what kind of boat you want to ride. Tarkwa Bay Beach is an area that can be an oasis of adventure, peace and tranquility for tourists. The beach offers a range of activities: including volleyball, football, and a number of fun activities like shallow water for novice swimmers. If you wish, you can also bring food and drinks with you, or you can buy the food items sold on the beach here.
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